“I’m the most famous person on earth,” Donald Trump’s pep talk to Colby Covington ahead of UFC 296 revealed by superstar

UFC superstar Colby Covington reveals the advice former President Donald Trump gave him ahead of UFC 296 showdown against Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight title fight.

“I’m the most famous person on earth,” Donald Trump’s pep talk to Colby Covington ahead of UFC 296 revealed by superstar

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Colby Covington‘s admiration for Donald Trump is common knowledge in the MMA community. Therefore, for one of the biggest fights of Covington’s career, the former United States President assured him he would show his support cage-side.

However, Donald Trump gave Colby Covington some piece of advice ahead of the highly anticipated showdown. In a recent interview with Fox Sports Australia, Covington revealed the former president’s advice. This is what Colby said: 

He's been teaching me so much. Just about having a game plan and sticking to it, you know...He's like 'Colby I don't want you to get because I'm gonna be there because every time I come, you know it's a big deal, you know, I'm the most famous on Earth,' you know, which he is...
Colby Covington via Fox Sports Australia
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Dana White denied Covington’s request for a Donald Trump walkout. Covington later confirmed that Donald Trump will not walk him out at UFC 296. However, if he defeats Leon Edwards, Trump will put the belt on him. Despite earlier rumors, Dana White denied Covington’s request for Trump to walk him out, citing potential chaos.

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Meanwhile, Covington recently showcased a custom-made suit jacket featuring Donald Trump’s mugshot ahead of his UFC world title fight. Covington proudly wore the jacket, which also bore Trump’s signature. The move stirred attention and fan reactions, with some trolling Covington.

Leon Edwards trolls Colby Covington for obsession with Donald Trump

Colby Covington and Donald Trump have a friendly relationship, with ‘Chaos’ being a fervent Trump supporter. The UFC fighter has openly admired the former U.S. president, citing Trump as an inspiration.

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Leon Edwards talking about Colby Covington’s fascination for Donald Trump ( Image via Imago )

However, this association has drawn criticism, with fellow fighter Leon Edwards advising Covington to stop obsessing over Trump. Edwards expressed his opinion during a media interaction, stating that Covington should “grow up and go get a girlfriend” to move past his ‘weird fascination’ with the former president. Check out what Edwards said below:

UFC 296, featuring the Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington welterweight title bout, is scheduled for this December. Edwards will defend his title against former two-time title challenger Covington in the main event. It is an exciting matchup that has created a lot of hype around it. Will Colby Covington finally secure the welterweight title, or will Leon Edwards defend his title yet again? Only time will tell.

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